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I am vegan and do not take supplements. what could it mean if my vit b12 and folate are high in blood tests?

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Depends: on how long you've been vegan. Folate is easily obtained from plants. The body stores about 2-3 years worth of B-12 (cyanocobalmin), so if you've only recently gone vegan, you probably still have adequate body stores. That being said, many vegans consider a weekly 1,000 mcg supplement a good idea. Hope this helps!

Answered 11/7/2018

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A member asked:

I am vegan and do not take supplements. what could it mean if my vit b12 and folate are high in blood tests?

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